Sales Executive

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Sales ExecutiveFull-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.Job DescriptionUnfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 09:00 till 17:00. This is a hybrid working role with regular visits required to the Grimsby site. Regular travel within the region will be required to meet clients and develop relationships.The role will cover a regional sales area across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. The position is well suited to candidates living within approximately 50 miles of Grimsby, including (but not limited to) Scarborough, York, Doncaster, Lincoln, and Boston.As a Sales Executive you will play a key role in supporting our business development activity in the local area. This role is ideal for someone at the start of their sales career or with limited commercial experience who is keen to learn and progress within a supportive team.  You will work closely with experienced colleagues who will support your development and help you build a solid foundation in sales.You will be responsible for business development activities such as local market screening, determining pursuit targets, engaging prospects and developing sales leads, conducting client meetings/calls and preparing quotations.  Job ResponsibilitiesGrow and develop the Food Microbiology and Chemistry sectors by working with colleagues across the business to ensure we can offer the right testing methods and grow Eurofins’ reputation. Work cohesively with the leadership at Grimsby, the commercial team locally and centrally to maximise sales results.Conduct market screening and maintain lists of pursuit targets and prospects. Reach out to prospects and develop sales leads, capturing leads and market intelligence in CRM.Organise and conduct sales calls, meetings and customer presentations.Prepare quotes and present them to clients.Engage relevant stakeholders and resources to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction (NPS score) once onboarded to the business.Provide recommendations for marketing activities.QualificationsHas an interest in sales, food, science, or business (experience not essential)Motivated, organised and keen to learnEnjoys speaking with people and building relationshipsExcellent communication skills. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.Additional InformationBenefitsAt Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)Holiday Purchase SchemeEnhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Scheme Company Pension PlanEmployee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support.Car allowanceBonus schemeWorldwide career opportunitiesEveryone who joins our team also gets access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone’s...